LAST week saw members of the Board of the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation and organisers of the annual Butterfly Ball gather at Limerick Strand hotel on the Ennis Road to announce details of this year’s black-tie fundraiser. Other invited guests like rugby legend Anthony Foley, Richard Lynch from ilovelimerick and Celia Holman Lee plus sponsors were […]

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ALMOST 5,000 people have signed an online petition as part of a campaign to "give Shannon wings" since it was set up by three businessmen last week.
Passenger numbers are set to plummet following Michael O'Leary's recent announcement to axe Ryanair routes and frustrated by the inaction of the … [Read More...]

For coffee drinkers in Ireland and around the world, their daily brew may be tasting a bit smoother these days.
With the fall in the price of the high quality bean arabica relative to its lower quality counterpart robusta, coffee roasters are increasing the amount of arabica in their blends for … [Read More...]

Martins Coaches in Limerick announced today that it has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art coaches to add to it's current fleet of 25 coaches.
The latest delivery brings the total investment in new buses for 2008 to around €600,000. The new vehicles will be immediately rolled out in … [Read More...]

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Limerick Racecourse are offering a fantastic special deal in the Panoramic Restaurant at Greenmount Park.
Enjoy admission, race card and a 3 course lunch for only €49.99 per person. And that is not all - Children under 12 years dine free of charge.
Be wined and … [Read More...]

FOLLOWING last week's fire on a plane carrying US troops at Shannon peace activists have confirmed that there will be a major anti-war conference in Limerick and Shannon in October.
International speakers have been lined up for the rally at the South Court Hotel, Raheen on Saturday October 5, … [Read More...]